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My understanding is that Android devices with custom images (SELinux-type-stuff compiled into the kernel) have been allowed on their network for some time. This

My understanding is that Android devices with custom images (SELinux-type-stuff compiled into the kernel) have been allowed on their network for some time. This wasn't just contractor-spec custom hardware - employees were allowed to use their personal Android devices provided this stuff had been installed. So, the big news here is that that's no longer required, and that stock Android devices will now be allowed.

rdtsc 14y ago
Do you have a source on that? I have been following Android news related to the govt and haven't seen that. I am aware of SEAndroid from NSA but not about devices running being allowed on DoD networks.
- bengl3rt 14y ago
  No official source. Just conversations with friends who work for various agencies when they abruptly switched despite professing their undying love for their iPhones.
- paxswill 14y ago
  It's entirely possible to run Android on DoD networks, it just takes a lot of work to certify it and the restrictions of what you can do with the device make it almost useless.